Month: January 2025
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NY Governor Hochul’s Plan to Reform Discovery Laws Gains District Attorneys’ Support to Fight Recidivism & Protect Victims. Video
Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by district attorneys from across New York, announced a plan to streamline New York’s discovery laws to prevent case dismissals on technicalities, reduce trial delays, and combat recidivism. Backed by the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York (DAASNY), the proposal aims to close loopholes that hinder justice for…
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Governor Hochul & NY DMV Recover Over 300 Stolen Vehicles, Services Worth $11 Million in 2024
In a significant victory for New York consumers, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recovered more than $11 million in stolen vehicles, parts, services, and lost titles in 2024. Working closely with dealers and repair shops, the DMV assisted 474 customers in recouping funds and vehicle titles,…
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White House. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, January. 31, 2025 – Video
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed the media on President Trump’s actions following the tragic plane collision at Reagan National Airport, emphasizing his commitment to aviation safety and merit-based hiring within the FAA. The President signed a memorandum directing an immediate assessment of the FAA’s hiring practices and safety protocols, aiming to reverse any deterioration during…
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NYC Bets Big on AI Boom—Mayor Adams Unveils Bold Plan to Lead the Future
Mayor Eric Adams and NYCEDC just dropped a game-changing report to cement New York City as the world’s Applied AI powerhouse. Backed by a $3 million investment in the new NYC AI Nexus, the city is fueling AI innovation, connecting startups with businesses, and creating thousands of future-proof jobs. Teaming up with OpenAI, NYC is…
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President Donald J. Trump Takes Forceful and Unprecedented Steps to Combat Anti-Semitism
COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM IN THE UNITED STATES: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism. GOING ON OFFENSE TO ENFORCE LAW AND ORDER AND TO PROTECT CIVIL RIGHTS: Immediately after the jihadist terrorist attacks against the people of Israel on October 7, 2023, pro-Hamas aliens and left-wing radicals began a campaign of intimidation, vandalism,…
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President Trump. Press Briefing on Aviation Disaster – Video
President Trump held a press briefing at the White House January 30, 2025 at 11 a.m. EST to address the tragic aviation disaster that occurred near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. The incident involved a collision between American Eagle Flight No. 5342, carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter…
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White House. Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order to orchestrate a grand celebration for America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. The order reinstates the National Garden of American Heroes and reaffirms protections for historical monuments, citing recent acts of vandalism. Task Force 250, chaired by President Trump, will oversee nationwide festivities, collaborating with…
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Donald Trump: Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism
On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order reinforcing the fight against anti-Semitism in the U.S. The order builds on Executive Order 13899, addressing anti-Semitic harassment, particularly in schools and universities, following the surge in anti-Semitic violence after the October 2023 Hamas attacks. It mandates government agencies to develop comprehensive reports and…
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Donald Trump’s Major Actions on January 29, 2025: Combatting Anti-Semitism, Expanding Migrant Operations, and Education Reform
On January 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed significant measures into law, tackling pressing issues across the nation. Key actions included combating anti-Semitism, signing S.5 into law, and expanding the Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay. Additionally, Trump announced plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, address radical indoctrination in K-12 schooling, and expand educational…
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NYC Mayor Adams & Commissioner Rodriguez Celebrate 500,000th Pothole Filled, Highlighting Record Pothole Resolution and Street Repaving Efforts
Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the filling of NYC’s 500,000th pothole under the current administration, marking a significant achievement in improving road safety. Thanks to a strong investment in regular street repaving, pothole complaints are being resolved in under 2 days—more than twice as fast as previous administrations. With nearly 1,200…
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New York. Governor Hochul Announces Safer Streets as Gun Violence in Communities Participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative Declined to Lowest Level on Record
Governor Kathy Hochul … announced that gun violence in communities participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative declined to its lowest level on record last year. New York State began tracking this data in communities outside of New York City in 2006. Shooting incidents with injury declined 28 percent in 2024 compared…
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Governor Hochul Tours SUNY Upstate Medical University Following $200 Million Proposed Investment for New Emergency Department – Video
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul met with SUNY Upstate Medical University leadership to highlight her investment of $200 million for SUNY Upstate Medical University’s proposed new emergency department. Hospital leadership thanked the Governor for the historic $200 million investment in SUNY Upstate Hospital, which is dedicated to SUNY Upstate for their proposed new emergency room,…
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Governor Hochul Announces Free Community College for Adults in New York to Boost Workforce
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a plan to provide free community college tuition for adult learners aged 25-55 in New York State, aiming to enhance workforce development and fill high-demand jobs in sectors like technology, healthcare, and engineering. Announced at Onondaga Community College, the initiative, called “New York State Opportunity Promise,” is part of Hochul’s…
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New York. Governor Hochul Announces $75 Million Executive Budget Plan to Modernize the Institute for Basic Research on Staten Island
Hochul Proposes $75 Million to Modernize Staten Island Research Institute Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a $75 million proposal in her FY 2026 Executive Budget to revitalize the Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities on Staten Island. The investment, the largest in the institute’s history, will establish a state-of-the-art Genomic Core Facility to expand…
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New York. Governor Hochul Announces GE Vernova to Invest $96 Million to Drive Energy Innovation at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $96 million into the company’s Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. The company plans to create 75 new jobs on-site, strengthening the Center’s electrification and decarbonization efforts, while advancing transformative technologies including carbon dioxide removal, alternative fuels for power generation…
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President Trump Signs Laken Riley Act into Law – Full Video and Details
President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act in the East Room of the White House. Thank you very much. Please, thank you very much. Before we begin, I want to provide a brief report on the unprecedented success our country has been witnessing in recent weeks. Since even before the election, we’ve been making…
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NY Mayor Adams, NYCEDC Announce Next Steps in Reimagining Gansevoort Square to Build Mixed-Income Housing, Create Open Space, and Deliver Thousands of Jobs
January 29, 2025 – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball today announced the next steps in the reimagining of Gansevoort Square — located on Little West 12th Street between Washington Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan — that will result in a…
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Statement From NY Governor Kathy Hochul
“In the hours since the federal government released their memo threatening to slash $3 trillion in federal funding, millions of New Yorkers have voiced their fears that this unprecedented step would take away their health care, defund their local law enforcement agencies, block repairs to roads and bridges and so much more. “The federal government…
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New York. Pro-housing Communities: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $100 Million Awarded to Projects in Communities Committed to Building More Housing
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced new investments of more than $100 million for projects located in certified Pro-Housing Communities, part of a total $123 million allocated as part of the latest round of the State’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Governor Hochul’s Pro-Housing Communities initiative allocates up to $650 million each year in discretionary funds for…
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New York. Free Online Tax Filing With Ease: Governor Hochul Announces Direct File Program is Now Available
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to consider using the Direct File program in New York State to ease the burden of filing taxes. The joint project with the IRS, available starting today, allows taxpayers to file their federal and state taxes online at no cost. Building on Governor Hochul’s initiative to make New…